Salvia Miltiorrhiza Extract

Botanical Source: Salvia miltiorrhiza Bge.

Medicinal Part: Dried Roots and Rhizomes

Family: Lamiaceae (Labiatae)

Core Active Components: Tanshinone, Cryptotanshinone, Isotanshinone, Tanshinol

Alias: Red Ginseng, Expel Wu, Mountain Ginseng, Yu Cicada Grass, Wood Goat’s Milk, Penma Grass, Blood Ginseng Root, Wild Soursop Root, Soju Pot Root, Big Red Robe

Introduction Of Salvia Miltiorrhiza Extract

Salvia Miltiorrhiza Extract is a high-quality natural functional ingredient processed from the dried roots and rhizomes of Salvia miltiorrhiza—an erect perennial herb of the Lamiaceae (Labiatae) family.

The herb has distinctive morphological characteristics: its roots are plump and fleshy, with a vermilion outer surface and white inner tissue, measuring 5–15 centimeters in length and 4–14 millimeters in diameter, with sparse branching. The stem is erect, 40–80 cm tall, quadrangular with sulcuses, densely covered with villi, and highly branched. Salvia miltiorrhiza prefers a mild climate, sufficient light, moist air, and fertile soil. It has low requirements for soil pH, and can be cultivated in neutral, slightly acidic, and slightly alkaline soil, featuring strong adaptability to growing environments.

The extract retains a wealth of biologically active substances from the raw material, including tanshinone, cryptotanshinone, isotanshinone, tanshinol, as well as vitamins A and E, and metallic elements such as iron and potassium. Notably, tanshinone has an estrogen-like effect that can reduce sebaceous gland size and sebum secretion. Therefore, cosmetic creams formulated with salvia miltiorrhiza extract as the core active ingredient have significant therapeutic effects on acne caused by excessive sebum secretion induced by androgens, making it a popular ingredient in the skincare industry.

Core Functions Of Salvia Miltiorrhiza Extract

Endothelial Protection & Repair

Salvia Miltiorrhiza Extract can alleviate endothelial damage and promote endothelial repair in pathological states such as acute cerebral infarction, pulmonary embolism, atherosclerosis, and diabetic retinopathy, protecting the integrity of vascular endothelial barriers.
Potent Anti-inflammatory Efficacy

The extract exhibits excellent anti-inflammatory effects, and has significant inhibitory effects on inflammatory responses in the progression of viral myocarditis, bronchial asthma, cavitary tuberculosis, arthritis, and acute coronary syndrome.
Microcirculation Improvement

It can significantly improve microcirculation disorders, and is widely used in the basic treatment of cerebral ischemia, cerebral infarction, and ischemic bowel disease, enhancing tissue blood supply and oxygen delivery.
Glucose & Lipid Metabolism Regulation

Salvia Miltiorrhiza Extract has a good regulatory effect on glucose and lipid metabolism, helping to maintain the balance of blood glucose and blood lipid levels, and supporting metabolic health.
Anti-platelet Aggregation

It has a certain anti-platelet aggregation effect, and can be used as an adjuvant ingredient for the care of atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease, angina pectoris, and pulmonary heart disease, reducing the risk of thrombus formation.
Multi-target Pharmacological Effects

The extract also has comprehensive pharmacological effects including dilating coronary arteries, increasing coronary blood flow, anti-myocardial ischemia, anti-myocardial infarction, anti-atherosclerosis, hepatoprotection, anti-tumor, sedation, antibacterial, and immunosuppression, with broad application prospects in pharmaceuticals and health care products.